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Beth McKenna

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Beth McKenna is a contributing writer for The Motley Fool covering stocks and ETFs with a focus on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Beth previously worked in risk management for major property and casualty insurers. She holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Lafayette College and completed graduate-level coursework in business at Rutgers University.

Recent Articles by Beth McKenna

Jan 19, 2014 by Beth McKenna

3-D Printing Stocks: After Last Week's Big Dips, How Do They Stack Up by Valuation?

The market punished a couple of 3-D printing stocks for announcing "bad news," but was the news really that bad? And how do the players now stack up by valuation?

Jan 19, 2014 by Beth McKenna

What Does Google's Nest Acquisition Mean for iRobot?

Google's acquisition of Nest Labs means it's entering the "smart house" space. Does iRobot have anything to fear?

Jan 16, 2014 by Beth McKenna

Has Google Found an Ideal Way to Start Nesting in Your Home?

Google is getting its Apple on -- with its $3.2 billion Nest acquisition -- as it takes on Honeywell in the battle to win the "smart house" on its march toward being a major player in the Internet of Things.

Jan 15, 2014 by Beth McKenna

Considering Investing in Robotics Stocks in 2014? Part 2: Here Are 3 More Key Things You Should Know.

Robotics and robotics stocks are hot topics. Get the lay of the land before diving head-first into this arena, which is filled with many eclectic players around the globe.

Jan 12, 2014 by Beth McKenna

Considering Investing in Robotics Stocks in 2014? Here Are 4 Key Things You Should Know.

Activity in the robotics space is heating up, thanks largely to Google and Amazon. Here are four key things potential investors in robotics stocks should know.

Jan 9, 2014 by Beth McKenna

Why iRobot Corporation's Stock Soared 85% in 2013, and What to Look for in 2014

Robotics are red-hot, thanks largely to Google and Amazon. How does one of the few robotics pure-play stocks look as we enter 2014?

Jan 4, 2014 by Beth McKenna

3-D Printing Stocks: How Do They Stack Up by Valuation As 2014 Begins?

Valuation made a difference in this hot group's 2013 returns. Check out how their valuations now compare.

Jan 4, 2014 by Beth McKenna

Mitsubishi Entering North American 3-D Printing Market With World's Only Hybrid 3-D Printer

Japan's largest trading company will be marketing a hybrid metals 3-D printer in North America later this month. Which 3-D printing companies' turfs is it invading?

Dec 30, 2013 by Beth McKenna

3-D Printing Stocks: The 6 Most Notable Events of 2013

Hot IPOs, Pac-Man-like acquisitions, Google and GE ties... so many events, so few slots. Here are the six events that made my cut for the most notable 3-D printing events of 2013.

Dec 29, 2013 by Beth McKenna

How Google's New Robot Clobbered Competitors at the World’s Most Challenging Robotics Competition

The world's most advanced humanoid robots showed up in Miami to battle it out; find out how Google's newly acquired robot stole the show … and learn more about Google's robotics buying spree and the possibility of its going robot-to-robot with Amazon in the delivery space.

Dec 27, 2013 by Beth McKenna

Considering Investing in 3-D Printing Stocks in 2014? Then Don't Miss These 6 Key Areas

Here are six key things potential new investors in 3D printing should know.

Dec 23, 2013 by Beth McKenna

How 3D Systems' Just-Announced Xerox Acquisition Exposed a Sleeping Giant

3D Systems recently announced it was acquiring a division of Xerox, but don’t let that fool you into thinking Xerox doesn’t care about 3-D printing.

Dec 19, 2013 by Beth McKenna

3-D Printing's EuroMold 2013: 4 Key Highlights All Sector Investors Should Know About

Production, rather than prototying, was the name of the game at this World's Fair for 3-D printing companies.

Dec 10, 2013 by Beth McKenna

Stratasys's "Toughest Material Ever Offered" Opens Gateway to $200 Million in New Markets

Stratasys' introduction of a material up to 5 times as tough -- in terms of resistance to breaking and impact strength -- as its current strongest material is just Step 1 in opening up a $200 million a year market.

Dec 10, 2013 by Beth McKenna

How the 3D Printing Sector Is On Track to Deliver a 200% Return in 2013

Watch for three crucial catalysts.

Nov 27, 2013 by Beth McKenna

Last Week's 5 Top-Performing Stocks on the S&P 500

Last week's top five performers -- three of which were biotech stocks -- had returns ranging from nearly 8% to more than 20%. What's up (besides their stock prices)?

Nov 26, 2013 by Beth McKenna

How a Beaten-Down Voxeljet Stacks Up to Rivals Now

After last week's turbulence in the 3-D printing sector, we look at how highflier voxeljet's valuation now compares to its peers after its 39% nosedive.

Nov 25, 2013 by Beth McKenna

3 Investing Plays on China's Ballooning Middle Class

These three companies are making increasing inroads into the growing Chinese market and could bring some of that growth to investors' long-term returns.

Nov 24, 2013 by Beth McKenna

Hewlett-Packard Might Buy Organovo? Where's The Punchline?

Investors need to be wary of wild speculation bordering on science fiction in the hot 3-D printing space.

Nov 20, 2013 by Beth McKenna

3 Companies With the Same Wonderful Problem

Customers clamor for more of their products or services than they can churn out.

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